Senior Medical Scientist; Biopharmaceutical

Position: Senior Medical Scientist (Biopharmaceutical)
Senior Scientist – Immunology / Inflammation Research

* Location:

Oxford

* Contract:

12 months
 
* Rate: £54.00 to £57.00 per hour / £405.00 to £427.00 per day (via Umbrella)

The Opportunity:

ISR Recruitment is supporting a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to contribute to the discovery of novel biologic therapies for autoimmune diseases.
This is an exciting, laboratory-based research opportunity for a scientifically curious immunologist with strong experimental skills, a passion for inflammation research and an interest in advancing innovative therapeutics.

Role and Responsibilities:

* Design, develop and perform robust in vitro assays to investigate immune responses and support therapeutic antibody discovery.
 
* Conduct hands-on laboratory work, including primary immune cell isolation and culture, cell line engineering and multicolour flow cytometry.
 
* Analyse, interpret and present experimental data, drawing clear scientific conclusions and troubleshooting challenges.
 
* Maintain accurate electronic laboratory records and ensure high standards of scientific rigour.
 
* Collaborate with internal research teams, external experts, CROs and academic partners to deliver R&D programmes.
 
* Contribute to project planning, scientific discussions, research publications and patent applications.

Skills and Experience:

* PhD in Life Sciences, Immunology or a related discipline, with at least three years’ relevant research experience.
 
* Strong understanding of immunology, inflammation and autoimmune disease biology.
 
* Practical experience assessing immune responses using relevant cellular and laboratory techniques.
 
* Excellent experimental design, data analysis and troubleshooting skills.
 
* Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
 
* Desirable:

Experience with in pharmaceutical or biotechnology drug discovery, particularly preclinical research and biologic therapeutics.
Applications:
Interested to learn more? If you have hands-on immunology research experience and want to contribute to the development of innovative treatments for autoimmune disease on a temporary contract for an initial 12 months based in the Oxford area; please contact with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment to discuss further or please share a copy of your latest CV and / or online business profile for a call back in the strictest of confidence?